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MiC 96k Professional Quality Microphone for iPad, iPhone, and Mac
Brand | Apogee |
Model Name | MiC |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Connector Type | USB |
Special Feature | USB |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Amplifier, Headphone, Smartphone |
Color | Silver, Black |
Included Components | microphone, usb cable |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Audio Sensitivity | 40 dB |
About this item
- Studio quality cardioid condenser microphone
- Designed for vocal and acoustic instrument recording. Also great for recording interviews, podcasts, voice overs, and audio for DSLR video.
- Up to 96 kHz/24-bit HD recording
- Works with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. Lightning and Mac USB cables included.
- Powered by connection to iPad, iPhone or Mac (no batteries or external power required).iOS Device Compatibility:iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.9 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 |
For gaming | — | 4.0 | — | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | ZealSound | chrismicrophones | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | USB | USB/Type C/iPhone Jack | Auxiliary | USB | USB |
connector type | USB | USB Adapter for iPhone 5 Onwards/iPad 4 Onwards, USB Type-C | — | USB | USB |
model number | MIC96K-LO | k66 series | M1 | AT2020USBX | NT-USB+ |
audio sensitivity | 40 decibels | 45 decibels | 45 decibels | 30 decibels | -32 decibels |
frequency response | — | 48 KHz | 16 KHz | — | 20 hertz |
signal-to-noise ratio | — | 66 decibels | 45 decibels | 80 decibels | — |
hardware platform | Tablet, Smartphone | Laptop/PC/Computer/MacBook/Chromebook, Compatible with iPhone/ iPad/Type C Phone & Tablet, PS 4 & 5 | — | PC | PC |
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Product information
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.6 x 1.4 x 1.5 inches |
ASIN | B00HHEVL3C |
Item model number | MIC96K-LO |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #92,689 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #759 in Computer Microphones #1,274 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 1, 2014 |
Color Name | Silver, Black |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Amplifier, Headphone, Smartphone |
Connector Type | USB |
Color Screen | No |
Hardware Platform | Tablet, Smartphone |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
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Product Description
MiC 96K - Professional quality microphone for GarageBand on iPad, iPhone and Mac Easily connect MiC 96k to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac with no software setup required
Studio quality anywhere
Apogee MiC 96k is a digital microphone designed to deliver studio quality recording you can take anywhere. Use MiC 96k to record vocals, spoken word, acoustic guitar, piano, drums. ..anything! Inspired by the most revered and classic microphones in history, MiC 96k is designed to sound amazing and be easy to use with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac.
Three products in one small package
MiC 96k combines a microphone, microphone preamp and an A/D converter into one compact device. Apogee has carefully designed each part of MiC 96k to deliver the lowest noise and highest quality signal possible for a digital microphone. And it all fits in your pocket.
Built for the future
Introduced in 2011, the original MiC became the mobile microphone of choice for both aspiring and professional artists looking for that big-studio microphone sound. Redesigned for the future, the new MiC 96k delivers unsurpassed recording quality. MiC 96k is optimized for the latest Apple iOS devices, including the ability to record in pristine fidelity – up to 24-bit/96kHz.
About Apogee
Since 1985, Apogee has continually produced award-winning technology that powers many of the world’s most respected studios. Products like Symphony I/O,Duet, ONE, JAM and MiC have been instrumental in capturing countless GRAMMY and OSCAR winning performances by today’s biggest artists. Making you sound amazing is our passion.
Features
- Up to 96kHz recording
- Studio quality cardioid condenser microphone
- PureDIGITAL connection for pristine sound quality
- No configuration, just plug in and record
- Designed for vocal and acoustic instrument recording
- Input only, output via iPhone, iPad or Mac
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Customers like the clarity, quality and performance of the microphone. They mention that it is a broadcast quality mic, good at isolating background sounds and focusing on the voice. They say the mic is very well built and is able to record at higher quality if your software supports it. Customers are also satisfied with the cords, and size. However, some customers dislike the microphone and have mixed opinions on value.
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Customers are impressed with the clarity of the microphone. For example, they say it's a broadcast quality mic, it can hear the lows in vocals, and it'll isolate background sounds. Customers also say that the sound is much better than recording off the iPad or iPhone.
"...but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding. The main control to set is the gain switch on the mic itself...." Read more
"...The main benefit of this little beauty is that it's a broadcast quality mic (Not a YouTube/gamer/podcast quality mic)...." Read more
"Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish i would have chose a mic with xlr option as well." Read more
"...other mics that offer similar capabilities to this one, however it doesn’t sound bad, as mentioned before it is super easy to use, and is also very..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They say it is well-built, has a good sound, and is able to record at a higher quality if their software supports it. The mic is also great for on the go recording of voice overs, vocals, or instruments.
"...'m guessing this is the exact same mic except this one is able to record at higher quality if your software supports it, which iphone garageband does..." Read more
"...for the extra money, with the MiC 96k, you'll always have an excellent travel mic for when you need professional grade voice audio...." Read more
"...MiC 96K is just what I needed in such a powerful, tiny, weightless, portable mic!! (I'm always on the go!)..." Read more
"...It has a durable design too. I also like to use this mic for video with the camera app...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention that it is easy to use, gets the job done very well, and is a helpful product. Some customers also say that it works great for podcasting with Garageband on the MAC and iPad, and really great for radio.
"...that's why I'm coming at it from that angle. The mic seems to work well from several feet away as well as several inches away...." Read more
"...my acoustic guitar on GarageBand, and I’ll say that it gets the job done very well...." Read more
"...I'm giving 2 stars because the design is very appealing and nice, but the sound is not good. I bought it for singing. I was so dissapointed...." Read more
"...It also does a good job with instruments and environmental noise for film, some may choose to use a stereo mic for that though...." Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to use. They mention that it plugs and plays and is a good size.
"...equipment, but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding...." Read more
"...It is super easy to use with my Mac, (although depending on your Mac model you may need a USB to USB type-c adaptor,) you simply plug it in and set..." Read more
"...I really really wanted to love it. I like the size and the easy plug and play...." Read more
"...My iPad Pro had no problems recognizing the hardware, and no further setup was required...." Read more
Customers like the compact size of the microphone. They mention it is lightweight, portable, and connects directly to their devices.
"...I really really wanted to love it. I like the size and the easy plug and play...." Read more
"...sound quality of the MiC 96K is just what I needed in such a powerful, tiny, weightless, portable mic!! (I'm always on the go!)..." Read more
"Good mic. Very small, but great quality for its size. it's my first experience with a recording mic so I don't have anything to compare it to." Read more
"...It's a little smaller than an average mic, but feels substantial...." Read more
Customers like the cords that come with the microphone. They mention that it has a USB cable and lightning cable for use with iPhone, a 3ft cable, and a mic stand adapter.
"...It also has a USB cable and a 30-pin cable for older Apple devices. I had so much fun with it tonight that I sang until my throat gave out...." Read more
"...It comes with a cord to plug into your iPhone. I use it with TwistedWave app...." Read more
"...I wish the included cords were longer. I also wish it had an included headphone jack for monitoring...." Read more
"...It comes with the necessary cables to be used...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the microphone. Some mention it's a great value, while others say it'd be a bit pricy.
"...Overall, this mic is well worth the money. If you're on the fence, just buy it already!" Read more
"...Wow! crazy good deal for the price." Read more
"Handy mic but a little pricey. I I wish i would have chose a mic with xlr option as well." Read more
"...It's easy to use and you get studio quality for a reasonable price...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the microphone. They say it does not work with their iPhone or iPad, and it does so even after installing the software. Some customers also mention that the microphone is not a great one and that it takes some serious mic technique to keep it from popping.
"...The sound is excellent, although it takes some serious mic technique to keep from "popping" the mic...." Read more
"Product arrived with the wrong cables. I was unable to connect it to an iPad with the cables provided...." Read more
"...If anything, this microphone was TOO sensitive and required me to adjust my Mac's settings in order to get the right balance...." Read more
"...all of a sudden the blue light won’t turn green as if the system won’t recognize it. I sent it in in 2018 Aug for repair and paid for that...." Read more
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I bought my first smart phone a couple weeks ago, and chose the iphone simply because it was smaller than most of the others I was interested in and would fit in my pocket. I'd heard of garageband but thought it was probably a toy app. Then I found reviews of the Apogee Mic which, when combined with an iphone and garageband, could actually record very good sound. That's when I got excited about my new phone!
I've bought thousands of dollars worth of home recording gear over the last 25 years, including several microphones, but the sound that I get from this Apogee Mic 96k with a bit of Garageband reverb is better than most of the sound that I've gotten in the past. I'm no professional engineer, and probably made a lot of mistakes with my other complicated equipment, but this iphone/garageband/Apogee Mic combo is dead easy and great sounding. The main control to set is the gain switch on the mic itself.
I was initially going to buy the original Apogee Mic for $199, but I needed the lightning cable and didn't think that one came with it. I also wanted a mic stand adapter. This 96k version comes with both those things for less money than if I'd bought them separately with the cheaper mic. I'm guessing this is the exact same mic except this one is able to record at higher quality if your software supports it, which iphone garageband doesn't. Both versions come with a tabletop tripod, and you can use any generic camera tripod if you have one.
I think this setup is perfect for the person who wants to do fairly simple but good sounding recordings. The iphone garageband interface is limited compared to other recording software available, but I can get 32 tracks going (I think) on my iphone 5s, so there's a lot I can do with that many tracks. The mic doesn't come with a carrying case, you have to buy that extra if you want it. It's a little smaller than an average mic, but feels substantial. The lightning cable is pretty short, so you have to have your iphone/ipad/mac computer close by, unless you buy the optional longer cable. The mic runs off the juice of my iphone, so when I'm out of battery I have to wait to recharge my phone to do any more recording. That may not be the case with the ipad/mac. And garageband may be a lot more substantial on the ipad/mac as well, and this mic will also work with some other recording software on the ipad and mac. My only personal experience is with the iphone, so that's why I'm coming at it from that angle.
The mic seems to work well from several feet away as well as several inches away. I haven't found that I need a windscreen either. I wish this mic worked with windows computers, but other reviews I've read said no. It also has a USB cable and a 30-pin cable for older Apple devices.
I had so much fun with it tonight that I sang until my throat gave out. I'm not planning on doing anything too serious with it, but I think I could if I wanted to.
If you're any kind of a musician with an iphone, how can you pass up a recording studio you can carry in your pockets?
It comes with a cord to plug into your iPhone. I use it with TwistedWave app.
It also has a USB cord that I use with my MacPro and Adobe CreativeCloud.
UPDATE: I NEEDED TO GET A MIC SOFTWARE UPDATE FROM THE APOGEE WEB SITE. It was easy & the mic worked with the latest iOS update. So ... ignore the crybabies!
I would steer clear of this mic. These two issues make this microphone a frustration to use. There are a few other mics out there with much better ratings and a better price as well.
Did I mention latency issues when using Logic Pro?
Top reviews from other countries
My wife and I wanted something professional, but without the hassle of trying to get the hardware to communicate effectively with the software (we're running Garageband on my Macbook Pro). I haven't yet tested on iPhone or iPad (the box comes with cables for both Mac and iPhone/iPad) but this worked a treat on Mac.
We've already recorded a few different demos - using my Taylor Guitar, Djembe Drum, and vocals (male and female) - and it's given us clear, crisp recordings without any background noise whatsoever.
This little mic is beautiful, yet solid to the touch, and feels professional. A lot of thought has gone into it, and I haven't had any problems, so it's five stars from me!